delhi zoo

PTI -October 11, 2025

Delhi zoo likely to reopen in early November as bird flu samples test negative

Delhi zoo likely to reopen in early November as bird flu samples test negative

Established in 1959, the National Zoological Park houses 96 species of animals, birds, and reptiles across 176 acres in the heart of the capital.

PTI -September 5, 2025

No new bird deaths due to avian influenza at Delhi zoo

No new bird deaths due to avian influenza at Delhi zoo

Strict sanitation and biosecurity measures are being enforced to prevent the spread of the disease, zoo officials said.

PTI -June 11, 2025

Delhi Zoo partners with Vantara to strengthen animal care

Delhi Zoo partners with Vantara to strengthen animal care

"This initiative aims to strengthen the zoo's operations and transform it into a more meaningful and enriching experience for the people of Delhi," Vantara CEO Vivaan Karani said.

Patriot Bureau -March 20, 2025

9-year-old female dhole dies in Delhi Zoo

9-year-old female dhole dies in Delhi Zoo

The dhole, also known as wild dog, is a canid that is native to southeast Asia. While they live to an average age of 10-13 years in the wild, they can live for up to 16 years in captivity

Patriot Bureau -January 26, 2025

Female Sangai deer dies at Delhi zoo

Female Sangai deer dies at Delhi zoo

The Delhi zoo houses more than 90 different species. It is home to over 1,000 birds and animals including leopards, lions, wolves, Asiatic elephants and chinkaras

Patriot Bureau -January 9, 2025

609 water birds of 19 species recorded in Delhi Zoo census exercise

609 water birds of 19 species recorded in Delhi Zoo census exercise

The census held from 10 AM to 12.30 PM was carried out in collaboration with T.K. Roy, an ecologist and conservationist, along with volunteers from educational institutions, universities, and NGOs

Patriot Bureau -January 3, 2025

Delhi zoo’s one-horned rhino Dharmendra dies under ‘unnatural circumstances’

Delhi zoo’s one-horned rhino Dharmendra dies under ‘unnatural circumstances’

The 11-year-old animal, which arrived in September 2024, was reportedly in good health and was introduced to a female rhinoceros at the zoo in the hope of producing offsprings

Patriot Bureau -December 17, 2024

Delhi zoo implements winter management plan to shield animals from pollution and cold

Delhi zoo implements winter management plan to shield animals from pollution and cold

To address local sources of pollution, the zoo has minimised the use of diesel vehicles, switching to eco-friendly alternatives